Automotive Tinting Laws in North Carolina

Window Tinting Laws North Carolina | Legal Limits of automotive Window Tint Film 

Have you ever wondered, how dark you can tint your car or truck windows in North Carolina?
Then you have come to the right place. We will break it down for you and explain the legal limits of North Carolina Window Tint to you.
Please read the chart below to better understand how dark you can tint your car and/or truck windows.

The darkness of the tint film is measured by the Visible Light Transmission percentage which is abbreviated with VLT%.
The VLT% refers to the percentage of visible light passing through the film AND the window.

Please note that ALL side and rear windows, of passenger cars, unless factory tinted, must allow 35% of light to pass through the tint film and the window. Exception to this rule is the windshield.
SUV's, Trucks and Vans are allowed darker tint on the rear windows.

Legal Tinting Limits in North Carolina
Windshield Non-reflective tint is allowed along the top of the windshield above the manufacturer's AS-1 line.
Front Side Windows Must allow more than 35% of light in.
Back Side Windows Must allow more than 35% of light in.
Rear Window Must allow more than 35% of light in.
 

Reflective Tint Films and North Carolina
Some window tint that you can buy contains metallic elements that assist in reflecting incoming light thus reducing the glare and the heat that is generated inside the vehicle by visible light. 

Below you will see how reflective your window film may be to stay within the legal limits.
Front Side Windows Must not be more than 20% reflective.
Back Side Windows Must not be more than 20% reflective.
 
OTHER NORTH CAROLINA RULES AND REGULATIONS
Restricted Colors The tint color(s) of RED are not legal by state law.
Side Mirrors Dual side mirrors are required if back window is tinted.
Certificate Requirements Manufacturers of film do NOT need to certify the film they sell in the state.
Sticker Requirements No sticker to identify legal tinting is required.
Medical Exemption State allows medical exemptions for special tint. For more details about the specific terms of the exemption, consult your state law.